vetr
The English word "winter" is translated into Old Norse as vetr.
vetr refers to the fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun).
Meaning: fourth season, marked by short days and the lowest temperatures (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
vetr is the nominative singular form of the noun. To indicate a specific winter, the definite form vetrinn is used, which is created by adding the suffix -inn to the stem. When used in the dative singular case, which frequently occurs after certain prepositions, the word changes to vetri.
Did you know?
- In Norse mythology, the world is predicted to end after Fimbulvetr, or the 'Great Winter', which consists of three successive vetr without any intervening summers.
- The concept of vetr was so dominant in the North that the Old Norse calendar often viewed the year as being divided into vetr and 'summer' rather than four distinct seasons.
- The first days of winter were called vetrnætr ('winter nights') and were marked with a feast and sacrifices.
Examples in context
- Hann var um vetrinn í Suðreyjum.He was in the Hebrides in the winter.This sentence shows how to use vetr when referring to a specific winter in the Hebrides.Tatoeba #12600873 by Barend, translation #12600878 by Barend
- "Vetr er kaldari en ís og myrkrari en nótt."Winter is colder than ice and darker than night.
Example conversation
Helga and Erik are discussing the cold weather.
- HelgaEr vetr mjök kaldr?Is the winter very cold?
- ErikJá, hann er mjök kaldr.Yes, it is very cold.
- HelgaHvar er snær í vetr?Where is the snow this winter?
- ErikSnær er á fjöllum.The snow is on the mountains.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
